Philp adds top Group 9 gong to three Group 20 Best and Fairests at Weissel Medal

Tallon Smith Temora’s Hayden Philp has narrowly beaten Wagga Kangaroos half James Smart to take out the Weissel Medal at the Group 9 Awards Night at Wagga RSL on Wednesday evening. The Temora forward finished on 22 votes, two clear of Kangaroos half Smart to claim the mantle as the competition’s Best and Fairest player for 2025. Speaking after receiving the award, Philp said it … Continue reading Philp adds top Group 9 gong to three Group 20 Best and Fairests at Weissel Medal

Group 20: Hay secures first finals win since joining competition in 2007

(Photo: Mandy Brooke-Barnes) Tallon Smith The Hay Magpies have secured their first finals victory in Group 20 First Grade since joining the competition in 2007 courtesy of a 20-18 win over the Yanco-Wamoon Hawks in the Elimination Final at the Hay Park Oval on Saturday. After a slow start saw the Hawks take a 10-0 lead over the home side, the Magpies fought back to take the lead and … Continue reading Group 20: Hay secures first finals win since joining competition in 2007

Group 9: Thunder storms into Reserve Grade Grand Final with win over Gundagai

Peter (Parra) Montgomery Albury Thunder Reserve Grade side won its way into the Group 9 Reserve Grade Grand Final with a hard fought 16-4 victory over a gallant Gundagai Tigers team at Geohex Stadium Wagga on Sunday. The win continued the undefeated run of the Thunder team, but it was not all one way traffic for the minor premiers. A feature of the Thunder’s performance … Continue reading Group 9: Thunder storms into Reserve Grade Grand Final with win over Gundagai

PMP: Thurston field goal seals premiership in extra time for Dubbo CYMS

Tallon Smith Dubbo CYMS are the Peter McDonald Premiership champions for the second time in three seasons after a 23-22 win over the Forbes Magpies in an all-time classic Grand Final at Apex Oval on Sunday. A clutch Jeremy Thurston field goal sealed the deal for the Fishies, avenging their loss to the Magpies in the inaugural decider three years ago and adding to their … Continue reading PMP: Thurston field goal seals premiership in extra time for Dubbo CYMS

Group 21: Singleton sweeps men’s deciders to break 13-year first grade drought

Tallon Smith  The Singleton Greyhounds have taken out their first Group 21 First Grade title since 2012 with an 28-22 win over the Greta-Branxton Colts in the Grand Final at Pirtek Park on Sunday. A quick-fire second half double to Cooper Harris set up the victory, with the Greyhounds withstanding a late charge from their opponents to secure a memorable victory on their home turf … Continue reading Group 21: Singleton sweeps men’s deciders to break 13-year first grade drought

Group 16: Tathra triumphs to claim premiership over Merimbula-Pambula

Tallon Smith The Tathra Sea Eagles have won their first Group 16 Rugby League premiership in six years after a 30-18 win over the Merimbula-Pambula Bulldogs in the Grand Final at Pambula Sporting Complex on Sunday. Five tries to Clay Ellison, Declan Bower-Scott, Tyran Stevenson, Dylan Shaw and Malcolm Green were enough to seal the win for Tathra and avenge their loss to the Bulldogs … Continue reading Group 16: Tathra triumphs to claim premiership over Merimbula-Pambula

Group 4: Boars go back-to-back with win over Gunnedah; Shepparton make it two from two

Tallon Smith The Moree Boars have secured back-to-back titles in Group 4 after a 32-16 win over the Gunnedah Bulldogs in Saturday’s Grand Final at Boughton Oval. A hat-trick to Jake Tighe proved to be the difference in the six tries to three win, which secured the club’s first consecutive premierships since 1988-89. The win capped off a great day for the Moree club, who … Continue reading Group 4: Boars go back-to-back with win over Gunnedah; Shepparton make it two from two

Group 2: Roosters seeing double as Nambucca Heads claims men’s and women’s titles

Tallon Smith The Nambucca Heads Roosters have doubled up on last year’s drought-breaking title win with a 14-2 victory over the Sawtell Panthers in the Group 2 Grand Final at Coffs International Stadium on Sunday. Three Roosters tries to Beau Langford, Tyronne Roberts-Davis and Jay Melrose proved to be the only four-pointers on the day, with the Nambucca Heads side holding firm in defence to … Continue reading Group 2: Roosters seeing double as Nambucca Heads claims men’s and women’s titles

Group 7: Shellharbour wins Minor Premiership as dramatic Saturday paints finals picture

Tallon Smith The Shellharbour Sharks have taken out the Group 7 First Grade Minor Premiership in a dramatic final round courtesy of a 48-4 win over the Jamberoo Superoos at Kevin Walsh Oval. Led by another incredible performance from halfback and Braxton Wallace, the Sharks dominated the contest from start to finish to secure top spot and a week off when the playoffs begin this … Continue reading Group 7: Shellharbour wins Minor Premiership as dramatic Saturday paints finals picture

Woodbridge Cup: Year of the Tiger as Oberon ends Manildra’s reign in stunning fashion

John Fitzgerald The Oberon Tigers’ 34-8 defeat of Manildra has denied the Rhinos a fourth-straight premiership in Sunday’s grand final at Tom Clyburn Oval in Canowindra. Under the coaching of Nic Barlow, the Tigers’ 26-point winning margin was a relatively high score against a Rhinos team more used to inflicting rivals with similar results. Manildra’s three-year reign as champions came to an end at the … Continue reading Woodbridge Cup: Year of the Tiger as Oberon ends Manildra’s reign in stunning fashion